Field Journal
Take it to the Next Level
Explore the programs and opportunities in Western’s Graduate School

Darby Finnegan and Risa Askerooth
Plastics in Alaska
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The Truth is Out There
If we can find evidence of microbial life on Mars, we would be that much closer to answering the question we all have: ‘Are we alone in the universe?'
Melissa RiceGeology and Physics
Jeff CarrollDepartment of Psychology
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New novel by WWU’s Kate Trueblood shines light on the at-times harsh realities of modern family life
Kate TruebloodEnglish Department
Hilary SchwandtFairhaven College of Interdisciplinary Studies
Some Statistics
#7
Among all Master's granting institutions in the country for total R&D spending (HERD Survey, National Science Foundation)
18:1
student-to-faculty-ratio
#7
Out of more than 600 institutions, Western ranks in the TOP 10 nationally for graduates who go on to earn research doctorates -Survey of Earned Doctorates
5
Fulbright winners in 2018-2019
1
of the Top 10 outdoor sculpture collections in the country with over 35 installations throughout the campus
#5
Peace Corps volunteer-producting university among medium sized schools in 2019